Steve Hagberg
 

Our friend and fellow racer (in that order), is currently walking "through the valley of the shadow of death...".

He is now in an induced coma on a ventilator. Steve's physical condition prior to contacting Covid, left him particularly vulnerable. He will be in this recovery state for a few weeks.

Please include him and his family in your prayers. God bless.

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Prayers for recovery for Steve and comfort/strength for his family. We have been doing this a lot lately, and we ALL should understand the need. Always take time to say a prayer for a friend.

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So sad to hear, I just found out. That silver haired man made my trips out west miserable but oh so much fun racing against his Hemi. Get well soon Mr Steve!

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No joke, Larry.. If you want to run A/SA at Vegas, you better bring your A game. Also, your light oil.
Get well, Mr. Steve. Bring it in for a smooth landing.

Team Tom

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Thoughts and Prayers for Steve and his family.

Randy Johnson

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I used to pit next to Steve in Douglas, Wy when the white Dodge was a bracket car. I always hoped I had something to do with him building his stockers.
Prayers for Steve and family.

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Get well soon Steve!

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Prayers for Steve. A Great racer and even better human being. Thinking of you buddy. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Our prayers are with you Steve..it's a battle but you've got this! I just came through the other side recently so I know.

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Prayers for Steve and Family.

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Any news on Steve? We hope he is doing better.

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Several of Steve's friends and fellow racers are being updated by his wife. On Friday the 4th she reported that the oxygen had been lowered and he had tolerated that. Since then, we've had a couple of reports but no changes in his condition.

Thanks for inquiring about him. We miss him.

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Any news on Steve’s recovery? We all wish him a speedy road back to good health.

Re: Steve Hagberg
 

We received an update today. Doc says his lungs are covid rigid so getting enough oxygen in them is difficult. He is also on dialysis to help remove fluid from the lungs. I wish it were good news.

Thanks for your continued concern.

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O.K. Boys and Girls - It's time for an extra dose of prayers for Steve and family. We need a miracle and I believe they happen all the time. Time for one here. Let's kick the prayers in action - NOW.

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Praying for a complete recovery ❤️*🩹 brother and God’s grace to comfort family and friends through this ordeal!

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I am very saddened to report that our friend Steve passed quietly last night with his family by his side. His wife relayed to us that "He was so beautifully peaceful". This is a great loss to us all.

Thanks to all who watched with us.

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Horrible news. Steve was a true pleasure to be around and his racing program was pure class. RIP Steve, we will miss you greatly.

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That is horrible news. RIP Mr. Hagberg. You were truly a class act. With bad fast HEMI.
My condolences to his family. Jeff Johnson

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Sadness and prayers or his family, Godspeed for Steve. Rest in peace. We have lost too many too often lately.

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Sorry to hear this, RIP Steve. Thoughts and Prayers for the family.


Randy Johnson

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So sorry to hear this. I know we all prayed that Steve would recover. Prayers for his family and that God will give them comfort art this time. R.I.P. Steve.

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Deeply saddened at Steve’s passing, will miss his wry smile and good humor. Damn this insidious disease, GODSPEED Sir!

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So very sorry to hear. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
Steve will be missed.

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RIP Mr. Hagberg

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RIP Steve!!! Thoughts & Prayers to all his Family & Friends!!!

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RIP Steve, Godspeed. Prayers go out to friends and family.

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I had some great conversations with him at the Yellowstone LODRS last summer. He was a wealth of knowledge and an outstanding fellow racer. RIP Steve.

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Our condolences to Steve's wife and family and his racing family.

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Godspeed my friend!

Al Corda

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RIP Steve. Very sorry to hear of his passing. He always treated me with respect, even as a newbie in Stock eliminator at Bandimere.
Thanks for the updates Don Morris.

Re: Steve Hagberg
 

RIP Steve. Very sorry to hear of his passing. He always treated me with respect, even as a newbie in Stock eliminator at Bandimere.
Thanks for the updates Don Morris.

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My heartfelt sympathies to Steve's family. I digress in not knowing of this until one of my closest friends Gary Werling called and told me this very sad news earlier this evening. Now I am more thankful that I stopped by Steve and his car in the staging lanes at last falls TUCSON LODRS divisional. I was looking forward to racing with him either next week at my home tracks D7 doubleheader here in Phoenix, or in Vegas in April. I will always remember his '64 Hemi Savoy, and thank God for blessing me with his friendship!

Rest In Peace Steve, and may God bless his wife and family.

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Sorry for your loss. Steve was a kind man. It's been a pleasure to have known him. RIP my friend.

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A very smart well spoken man. I always enjoyed his company.
RIP my friend.

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With the permission of Steve's wife, I am posting his obituary. What a good guy. We miss him a lot.

STEPHEN GENE HAGBERG

Stephen Gene Hagberg of Berthoud, Colorado passed away on February 21, 2022.

Steve was born on December 2, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Dorothy and Gene Hagberg. He was raised in a loving family with his four siblings.

The family moved to Westminster, Colorado in 1951. Steve graduated from Westminster High School in 1961, and from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1965 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Martin Marietta in Denver before enlisting in the US Navy in 1968. From 1968 to 1989 he served in the US Navy as an officer and pilot, and was carrier-based in Vietnam in 1972.

Steve married Sandra Cornforth in Denver in January 1973. Their children Stephen and Katherine were born in 1979 and 1982.

After retiring from the Navy, he became a Boeing 747-400 pilot and flight instructor for United Airlines, flying to Asia, Australia and Europe. He always took a great interest in the places he visited.

Steve was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother and uncle. His close-knit family of siblings and their spouses loved being together, sharing in laughter and life, and this brought great joy to us all.

Another passion in Steve’s life was his lifelong participation in Drag Racing. He loved the muscle era Dodges and Plymouths, especially the famous Hemi powered versions. He was skilled at restoring the engines for those cars. He last raced in October 2021 in Las Vegas. More than anything, his joy in drag racing came from the many relationships and close friends he made over the years. At the age of 78 his enthusiasm for this was like that of an eight year old boy!

He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Berthoud since 1975 and always treasured his “church family”.

Throughout Steve’s battle with COVID, the support we have received from these various groups in our lives has been overwhelming and appreciated.

We also must mention the Doctors and Nurses of the Surgical ICU and the Pulmonary Team of the Medical Center of the Rockies. They are true warriors who fight for the lives of their COVID patients with every tool in their arsenal. Words cannot express our appreciation for their care of Steve.

Steve was predeceased by his parents, Gene and Dorothy Hagberg and his brother, Larry Hagberg. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hagberg, son Stephen Hagberg, daughter Katherine Hagberg Hand and son-in-law, Cale Hand. He is also survived by his brother, Jim Hagberg (Pat), sisters Linda Hunter (Jim) and Vicki LaLone (Ray) and many nieces and nephews.

A family graveside service will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery on March 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life will take place outdoors closer to summer.